As part of our mission, Patient Advocate Foundation is committed to serve patients with chronic, life threatening and debilitating illness who encounter healthcare barriers. Natural disasters can significantly decrease a patient’s ability to access and afford needed care and treatment, and to help, we have gathered these additional resources and notices for patients in areas hit by a recent disaster.

Understanding Your Explanation of Benefits
After you've visited a doctor, clinic, or hospital, an Explanation of
Benefits from the insurance administrator tells you and your provider
what portion of the rovider's charges are eligible for benefits under
your insurance plan.

A Clear View to Medicare
This booklet helps Medicare-enrolled patients and those eligible for Medicare make the most of their benefits. Covering all parts of Medicare coverage, including Part A, B, C and D, MediGap and Medicare Supplemental Plans, this is an all inclusive introduction to help everyone better understand Medicare plans.

Getting Help with PrescriptionsNeedyMeds.org is an information resource where people can
learn about patient assistance programs and other programs designed to help those who can't afford their medicines. The site includes an extensive list of drugs and programs, a comparison of pharmaceutical company discount card programs, and information on how to apply for patient assistance programs.

Co-Pay Relief is a patient assistance programs providing financial assistance to patients who meet certain qualifications to help them pay for the prescriptions and/or treatments they need. This assistance lets patients who have chronic, life threatening and/or debilitating illnesses afford the out-of-pocket costs for these items that their insurance companies require.

Other LinksAgingCare.com - Mission is to help those who are caring for elderly parents by providing trusted information, access to eldercare experts, an online support group, and a directory of local caregiving services.

Visiting Angels - is a network of non-medical, private duty home care agencies providing senior care, elder care, personal care, respite care and companion care to help the elderly and adults continue to live in their homes across America. They provide an alternative to assisted living facilities and nursing homes.